- is philosophy, science, art, medicine and a holistic manual therapy.
- was first named as such by Andrew Taylor Still about 160 years ago and continues to develop every day.
- means "anatomy, anatomy and anatomy" (A.T. Still).
- works with connective tissues as relational structures in the body.
- connects to and heals human beings through their bodies that sometimes know much more than you and me.
- relies on the distinct ability to perceive through our bodily senses.
- sets self-healing impulses and is often divided into three areas:
- craniosacral (brain, spinal cord with surrounding fluid and skins)
- visceral (thoracic and abdominal organs) and
- structural (fascia, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles)
- is based on five principles:
- life is movement,
- structure and function are mutually dependent,
- a human being a unit,
- the artery plays a central role,
- the body has self-healing powers.
...fascinates me over and over again every day.